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Houston Astros Look to Extend Dominance Over Los Angeles Angels in Series at Minute Maid Park

The Los Angeles Angels will be facing the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Angels, with a record of 62-90, are last in the American League West, while the Astros are at the top of the division with a record of 82-70. Houston has a 6-3 record against the Angels this season. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 p.m. EST, with Jose Suarez starting for the Angels and Yusei Kikuchi starting for the Astros. Houston is the betting favorite with a current line of -287. Don't miss out on our MLB Picks for this game!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +245 | Astros -287
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (+116) | Astros -1.5 (-135)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 74%.

Los Angeles vs Houston Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels secured a hard-fought victory against the Chicago White Sox in a 4-3 overtime win before heading to Houston for their next game. The win marked only their third in the last eleven games, capping off a six-game homestand with a 2-4 record. The game against the White Sox lasted 13 innings, with Jordyn Adams delivering the winning hit to bring in Eric Wagaman. The Angels struggled offensively throughout the game, ultimately winning in overtime after multiple lead changes. Despite the win, the Angels face challenges with their offense and defense, ranking 27th in runs scored and 26th in ERA. Left-handed pitcher José Suarez is set to start against the Astros, with a 1-2 record and a 6.80 ERA this season. Overall, the Angels hold a power ranking of 24 and are currently ranked 27th in offense, 26th in defense, and have a season record of 62-90.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros are returning home after losing to the San Diego Padres with a score of 4-0, resulting in a 4-2 record for their recent road trip. Despite their strong season hitting the ball, the Astros struggled offensively against the Padres, only managing a .167 batting average in the series. Facing tough pitchers like Yu Darvish and Dylan Cease contributed to this issue. The team will now look to repeat their success against the Los Angeles Angels in their upcoming series. Left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will start for the Astros, with a 9-9 record and an ERA of 4.29 for the season. The Astros currently have a power ranking of 8 and are performing well defensively, but will need to improve their offense to secure a win against the Angels after losing all three games in their last matchup.

Houston Astros Continue Dominance Over Los Angeles Angels With 4-1 Record Against Run Line

In the past five matchups between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels, the Astros have demonstrated a strong performance with a record of 4-1 against the run line. On the contrary, the Angels have struggled as underdogs on the road, with a 1-4 record against the run line in their last five games in this situation. As the Angels may not be well-rested for Thursday's game against the Astros, their performance could potentially be impacted negatively. Following a recent game that required them to exhaust their bullpen in a 13-inning match, the Angels may be more prone to errors against a formidable Astros team. Therefore, my recommendation is to consider taking Houston at -1.5 for the upcoming game.

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